DOC 327.18 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.

DOC 327.19(1)(1) Chemical agents may not be used by CRC staff against CRC inmates.

DOC 327.19(2)(2) CRC staff may not carry firearms or other weapons during their working hours.

DOC 327.19 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.

DOC 327.20(1)(1) Plan. The superintendent shall have a written plan to be implemented if an escape occurs from a CRC placement. The plan shall be developed by the superintendent who shall review and update it annually. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the administrator. The plan shall provide for the following:

DOC 327.20(1)(a)(a) If CRC staff believe that an inmate may have escaped because the inmate has left an assigned area, the inmate does not return to the CRC residence on schedule, the electronic monitoring equipment indicates someone has tampered with it or because CRC staff have received other relevant information, CRC staff shall attempt to contact the inmate.

DOC 327.20(1)(b)(b) If CRC staff believe the inmate has escaped or if an inmate is 4 or more hours late returning to the CRC residence without authorization from appropriate CRC staff, CRC staff shall place an apprehension request on the inmate;

DOC 327.20(1)(c)(c) After an apprehension request has been placed on an inmate, the escape shall be reported orally and in writing to the superintendent and the administrator;

DOC 327.20(1)(d)(d) The escape shall be reported to law enforcement officials; and

DOC 327.20(1)(e)(e) The administrator and law enforcement agencies shall be notified by CRC staff when an inmate who has escaped is apprehended.

DOC 327.20(2)(2) Reports of escapes. Reports of escapes required to be made under sub. (1) shall include, if known:

DOC 327.20(2)(e)(e) A brief evaluation of the factors which may have contributed to the escape; and

DOC 327.20(2)(f)(f) The identification of persons who may have information about the escape.

DOC 327.20(3)(3) Order to duty. In the event of an escape, the superintendent may order any off-duty staff member to work.

DOC 327.20(4)(4) Authority of hostage. If a correctional staff member, including the superintendent, is taken as a hostage in an escape or escape attempt, that hostage has no authority to order any action or inaction by correctional staff. Any orders issued by a hostage shall be disregarded by the correctional staff.

DOC 327.20(5)(5) Pursuit. The pursuit of escapees shall be done under the supervision of local law enforcement authorities. Until local law enforcement authorities are able to supervise a pursuit, it shall be supervised by the superintendent. Correctional staff and law enforcement officers may take a CRC inmate into custody from his or her CRC residence.

DOC 327.20(6)(6) Use of private cars in pursuit. The superintendent may authorize CRC staff members to use their own cars to pursue escapees if state-owned cars are unavailable.

DOC 327.20 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.

DOC 327.21(1)(1) A search of a CRC inmate’s residence, including the grounds, his or her vehicle, areas occupied by other occupants of the residence or any property under the inmate’s control, may be made at any time by any correctional staff member. There is no requirement that there be evidence that contraband is concealed in the residence before a search is conducted.

DOC 327.21(2)(2) Before the search occurs, it shall be approved by a CRC supervisor unless exigent circumstances, such as suspicion the inmate will destroy contraband or use a weapon, require search without approval.

DOC 327.21(3)(3) There shall be a written record of all searches conducted under sub. (1). This record shall be prepared by the CRC supervisor or the staff member who conducted the search. The report shall state:

DOC 327.21(3)(a)(a) The identity of the staff member who conducted the search and the supervisor who approved it;